Portugal – Croatia prediction: which scorer to choose for this clash?

This Saturday evening, Portugal continues its preparation phase for Euro 2024. As part of a friendly meeting, the Selecao das Quinas indeed challenges Croatia. Here is our prediction for this poster between two heavyweights from the Old Continent.

Portugal – Croatia odds overview

The odds for the Portugal vs Croatia match presented here come from Betclic and may be updated before the match:

1N2 odds:

• Portugal: 1.62
• Draw: 3.63
• Croatia: 4.60

Total Goal Odds:

• More than 2.5: 1.80
• Less than 2.5: 1.70

Odds Both teams score:

Portugal – Croatia prediction: the top bets to try

Here are our must-have betting tips for this match. Both predictions are based on in-depth analysis and recent trends, providing promising options for bettors.

Prediction 1: Portugal wins and under 3.5 goals

With an impressive record of 12 wins and just one defeat in their last thirteen matches, Portugal will approach Euro 2024 with full confidence. The new coach, Roberto Martinez, can indeed rely on a very impressive squad to build his ideal eleven. From Bruno Fernandes to João Félix via the immortal Cristiano Ronaldo, this selection is not lacking in talent. If Croatia remains a very difficult team to maneuver, we still envisage a success for the Portuguese. The Vatrani’s very good defense could indeed be put in difficulty by the impressive attack of the Rouge et Vert.

The prediction “Portugal victory and less than 3.5 goals in the match” is quoted at 2.30 at
Betclic.

Prediction 2: Bruno Fernandes decisive passer

Not always at ease with Manchester United, Bruno Fernandes on the other hand proves extremely effective when he plays for his selection. IN 65 appearances with Selecao Das Quinas, the midfielder has scored 22 goals and provided 19 assists. His contribution during the qualifying campaign for Euro 2024 was particularly very impressive, six goals and seven assists in 10 matches. During the Portuguese’s last friendly match against Finland (4-2), the Mancunian stood out again in the best possible way (two assists).

An assist from Bruno Fernandes will multiply your starting bet by 2.10 in passing Betclic.

Prediction 3: Goncalo Ramos scorer

If Goncalo Ramos is not yet one of Roberto Martinez’s indisputable starters, the PSG player still continues to gain strength within his selection. During the Euro 2024 qualifying phase, the former Benfica striker played three games as a starter. More generally, the Parisian is generally very effective when his coach gives him playing time. Since the start of his international career, Goncalo Ramos has had a very impressive average of 1 goal scored every 69 minutes spent on the pitch.

The prediction “Goncalo Ramos scores a goal” is rated at 2.55 at Betclic.

Portugal – Croatia: analysis of the match

Portugal has changed its face

After a 2022 World Cup marked by an elimination against Morocco in the quarter-finals, Portugal has entered a new era. Roberto Martinez has indeed taken Fernando Santos’ place on the coach’s bench. This change of coach was clearly felt in the way the Lusitanian team played. From very defensive football, Portugal has moved to a more offensive philosophy. During its qualifying campaign for Euro 2024, Portugal scored 36 goals in 10 matches. If the Selecao Das Quinas had inherited a rather easy group, this offensive performance still remains satisfactory. Last March, Roberto Martinez’s men impressed again by crushing Sweden (5-2). In its last friendly match, Portugal dominated Finland (4-2). With a very strong squad, Portugal will clearly be one of the outsiders of this European Nations Championship. This clash against Croatia, a team renowned for its solidity, will be a good test for the Rouge et Vert.

Croatia is still there

Winner of the small final of the 2022 World Cup, Croatia remains very tough. If the golden generation of the Vatrani approaches the end, we are thinking in particular of Luka Modric, Croatia will once again be present during this Euro 2024. Placed in group D, the selection with the famous checkerboard finished second in its group, behind Turkey. It was once again thanks to impressive defensive solidity that the Croatian selection managed to get through it. As proof, the team coached by Zlatko Dalic has only conceded four small goals in eight games. At the dawn of this European Nations Championship, Croatia is in very good momentum. La Vatrani has indeed won the last five matches she has played.